Zula Pearl Stae of Melissa, Texas passed away February 11, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born on November 3, 1928 to Hildred Milton Duty and Pearl Inez (Madden) Duty in Swearingen, Texas. Zula married the late William Chester Stae on February 2, 1947 in Belton, Texas and they enjoyed nearly 59 years of marriage before his passing in 2006. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Zula enjoyed quilting, sewing, painting and most of all hosting a home full of family and friends. She will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her. Zula was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Davis of Euless, Texas and Janice Stae of Beford, Texas; son, William Curtis “Curt” Stae of Melissa, Texas; grandchildren, Cami Simonis and husband, Eric, Patrick Grant and wife, Debby, Carrie Shillingburg and husband, Dr. John Shillingburg; numerous great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Duty and wife, Wanda of Sachse, Texas; many nieces and nephews, other loving family, and friends.
Zula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Stae; parents, Hildred and Pearl Duty; brothers, H.M. Duty and Forrest Duty; sister, Laverne McDaniel and Lavinia McDaniel; and son-in-law, Billy Davis.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013 with Rev. James Duty officiating.
The family will receive family and friends during a visitation on Tuesday morning from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013 prior to the service.